“Young Master Bai, my family…you wouldn’t take advantage of me,” Tridacna tried desperately to explain.
Bai Yu patted Che Qu's shoulder considerately, "Don't worry, your young master and I are friends. If he does something wrong, I will talk to him. Don't feel guilty. As the saying goes, men and women should not touch each other, and talk about sex..." Bai Yu turned around and Xie Lingqin had already walked to the door and waved to him, "I already have someone I love. Don't worry, I'm going to go for a walk."
“Yes, you need to think about the person you secretly love all the time in order to correct your words and actions.” Bai Yu’s face relaxed, but she didn’t forget to say loudly.
Tridacna...
Does the young lady have a crush on someone?
Leaving aside the giant clam shell, Ming Lan, who was just arriving looking for Xie Lingqin, was taken aback and looked at Xie Lingqin, "Young Master, you..."
Xie Lingqin rubbed her forehead, not wanting to explain anymore. Instead, she walked a long way with Ming Lan before saying, "I didn't look for you last night, so you must know what happened in the Zong government, right?"
"I know, Young Master Hao Jin..."
Xie Lingqin pursed her lips, seemingly very conflicted. After a moment, she looked at Ming Lan and asked, "Have you finished your training plan?"
Minglan was taken aback. "I need to think about it some more."
"Okay, think about it again."
Minglan nodded, but there was a hint of hesitation on his rugged face.
"What's up?"
"Young Master," Ming Lan cupped his hands in a gesture of respect, "there is something I must explain to you."
"If you have a crush on any girl, you don't need to tell me," Xie Lingqin said magnanimously, raising her hand.
Ming Lan coughed awkwardly before respectfully recounting the events, "Last night, I heard about the Zong government's affairs and was very worried. Seeing that you hadn't come to the grove, I became even more concerned, thinking I could help in some way. Later, I heard that you were safe and sound, so I was relieved. However, I ran into some people I knew from previous missions..."
At this point, Ming Lan glanced at Xie Lingqin, and seeing that she showed no impatience, continued, "They are mostly assassins from the martial arts world, or people with their own skills who roam the martial arts world. They are not afraid of death, and most of them are alone." As Ming Lan spoke, her expression was firm, and she raised her hand in a gesture of respect, "I want to say, Miss, if you want to build your own power, I can call them over. We can also take on missions in the future, and as for the level of missions, it is entirely up to you to decide."
Xie Lingqin looked at Minglan, her gaze radiant and her expression enigmatic.
Ming Lan remained composed and unyielding under Xie Lingqin's gaze, as if he would immediately obey any order Xie Lingqin might give.
But……
Xie Lingqin remained silent for a long time.
Minglan paused for a moment while Xie Lingqin looked at him, then said, "Miss Lingqin, I know you haven't had a good time in the General's Mansion all these years. You have no power or influence and are bullied by others. Therefore, you must have your own strength."
Xie Lingqin simply looked at him without saying a word.
As the sun slowly set, a pale ray of light shone down, landing on their shoulders, creating a unique atmosphere of silence and solemnity.
"Minglan." After a long while, Xie Lingqin looked at him and asked softly, "How old are you this year?"
Ming Lan was taken aback, somewhat confused. Moreover, being asked such a question by a woman who was clearly younger than herself made her feel rather embarrassed, but she still answered truthfully, "Miss Ling Qin is twenty-seven this year."
"You're twenty-seven already. Have you been living in the underworld since you were a child?" Xie Lingqin asked again.
“No.” Minglan shook her head. “Although I have undergone rigorous training in the Yama’s Palace since I can remember, it is said that I was three years old when I arrived at the Yama’s Palace.”
“Three years old…” Xie Lingqin sighed, “Then, these twenty-four years have been spent in the underworld. Besides carrying out orders and killing people, what else have you done?”
"This?" This question stumped Minglan. Yes, for more than twenty years, besides killing, taming, and carrying out orders, what else had they done?
No, that's all.
"If you close your eyes now, what is the most vivid image of your life?"
Xie Lingqin asked again.
Minglan was stumped again.
Xie Lingqin smiled gently, her lips parting slightly. "You're right. I do indeed need people who can help me, and I need my own power. Anyone can see my situation. If I have no one to rely on, I'll die a gruesome death sooner or later in this power struggle. But... Minglan, you should cherish these rare peaceful years, this joy of rebirth..."
"Miss Lingqin..."
Xie Lingqin raised her hand, her voice clear and melodious, "Let me finish."
Minglan nodded.
"Furthermore, you are you, and they are your brothers. I understand that you are brothers and that you value loyalty and righteousness. But you should also think about them. Do they still want to live those days of living on the edge?"
Minglan stared blankly as Xie Lingqin spoke each word. At that moment, her eyes held emotion, sympathy, shock, and bewilderment.
He never expected that Xie Lingqin, a girl of only fifteen years old, such a young girl, could see so clearly, so much, so far, and so broadly.
It turned out that she had already thought of what he was talking about.
only……
“Miss Lingqin, we are all loyal to you.”
After a short while, Minglan spoke, her voice firm and resounding.
Xie Lingqin suddenly shook her head and smiled.
"Minglan, do you believe me?" Xie Lingqin glanced at Minglan. The girl's features were exquisite, and she was always cold and aloof, rarely smiling.
Therefore, this sudden smile is truly like thousands of peach trees in bloom, a sight to behold, a beauty that is both delicate and radiant.
Minglan's mind stirred, and she immediately came to her senses. She cupped her hands in greeting and said, "You are our savior, so we should trust you."
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